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I am not an expert in music and I don’t have even the basic ideas of the raaga/classical system. However, I love to compose songs occasionally. The first time I composed a song was many years back. It was a devotional song. It happened this way – our Church choir had an A grade in those days at All India Radio, Thrissur station. We were occasionally invited to the AIR studio to record songs for Easter or Christmas days. The songs had to be original works.
Once we had an invitation to record for the Easter week. Our main composer, George chettan, was kind of busy with working for albums and he could not do all the songs. There were about 5 to 6 songs scheduled for the recording session. So he asked if anybody had any songs composed and ready to orchestrate. My friend Lindsie knew that I had composed two devotional songs and she mentioned that to him [I owe you for that, Linu! :-)]. I presented the songs before him, both which I wrote and composed. He liked the songs and agreed to orchestrate it.
The recording on that day at All India Radio, Thrissur is an unforgettable moment of my life. It was my first studio experience ever. The AIR studio used (I don’t know if they still use it) old recording techniques, so there was no studio softwares or punch-in options. If you misspell even just one word or go out of tune in one place, you would have to sing the entire song from the beginning to end. I was totally nervous (as I always am when I sing) but somehow managed to sing the songs.
I was so happy that day that I could sing my own song at AIR. I was even more happy when I listened to the song at my neighbor’s house through their radio (we did not have a radio in our house then). My heart nearly burst out when I heard the announcer saying my name and the song’s name before the song was played. I wanted to scream to the world that this is my song that you are hearing through All India Radio. The song I wrote, composed and sang. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get hold of a recorded version of the original. After many years, when I went to learn Karnatik music, I made my teacher listen to the song and he said that the song was based on Hamsadhwani. I had no idea of what raaga it was.
Now that’s a long introduction. Coming to the topic, I composed a song recently for a short film being directed by a friend’s friend. Here is the situation of the song as I learned from my friend:
The girl hasn’t met the boy yet. She has only heard so much about him. He is a revolutionary kinda person and she develops a heroic crush towards him. He is in jail. Even though they haven’t met each other yet, she begins to love him after she learns a about him from his family etc, and waits for him to return from jail. So this is not a sad song. This song is about waiting, but involves the pain of love. So I kept all of these in mind when I composed.
The song is written by Retheesh from Malappuram. I met him first at my house when he came in with the lyrics and explained the song situation. His beautiful lines inspired me to come up with the tune in a short span of time. He made several changes to the lyrics on my request. Orchestration was done by Rajith, a keyboard player who also owns a small studio in Thrissur. He has done an awesome job and made this song to what I had imagined it to be. When I requested Divya S Menon (who needs no introduction to the music blogging world) to sing the song, she happily agreed and did a wonderful job on the vocals. My thanks to all of them.
I sent this song to two of my close friends in the field of music and both of them gave me positive reviews. One said that the song fits the description very well and the other said that I should quit my job and become a full time music director. My thanks to you guys for your kind feedback. :-)
Now, I leave the song to you guys to listen. Let me know how you like it. When the music video gets ready, I will post it here.
Iniyethra Naal (original composition) by Joseph Thomas on Muziboo. Do you sing or play music? Upload Music and share it on Muziboo! You can even Record Online
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Ajeesh Kumar
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Very good song, Jo. Divya’s singing is also excellent. It sounded professional.
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Meera Manohar
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Enjoyed the composition Jo. Divya— just an amazingly beautiful voice… so glad to listen to you after such a while.
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Rajeev Onv said
Hello Joseph, You are a gifted composer-Nice work. I should also compliment the orchestration and the expressive rendering of Divya. Let’s have more songs from your combination!
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Surendran Menon
said
Good composition and lovely singing. The two of you have done a great job.Rajith has also lent able support and the song has come out really well. Jo you have a good future in the field of music. Keep up the good work. Music is your passion, so just live it up!
Joseph Thomas
said
Thank you Ajeesh, Meera, Rajeev and Surendran. Glad to know you liked it. :-)
Kumaran said
This was too good, Jo!!!! Your talent amazes me every now and then!!!!! A very beautiful composition and equally good orchestration and singing makes this a fantastic listen!!! Very very professional!!! My best wishes to you in your new role, and I am sure you are going to excel in this area too!!!
Joseph Thomas
said
Thanks a lot Kumaran. :-)
N.gopinath said
Joseph,
Beautiful composition….very well sung by Divya…
congratulations to the entire team…
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Joseph Thomas
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Thank you :-)
Dr. priya Rajan said
Joseph dear…. I love your Voice so much. In fact love to sit a day allotting for your music.
VERY INTERESTING WRITE UP DEAR! UNDERSTAND YOUR NERVOUSNESS:-)SEEN PEOPLE DURING RECORDING, MAKES ME SMILE :-)
Really i admire your voice a lot. Why has this music been RATED SO LOW?? Love and support creativity a lot.
I give a 5/5 for this. I sincerely pray you get more offers an do many ALBUMS – cause U have a very soothing voice. Surely will visit your posts one day.
So then thanks for your music and God Bless You!
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Rahul Soman said
Jo Chetta,
The simplicity in your voice and personality reflects in the music you make too. It is a very good composition. The lyrics were apt and straight from the heart. Also Divya sang with the right feel :-). But one small thing, I feel that you have been part of the church choir for long because at places I could feel the church songs touch creeping in. It maybe a wrong assumption from my side. Goes into my favs.
Regards,
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Rashmi Nair
said
Excellent singing…. Divya already knows I am a fan of her voice. Lovely compostition too, simple yet melodious tune…. 5/5/ from me and goes to my fav too :)
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Joseph Thomas
said
Priya:
Thank you so much. :-) Your kind words of encouragement keeps me going. Thank you!!
Rahul:
Thanks for your comments, though I disagree with the Christian song feel. Perhaps it is because many a times people see love songs having a touch of devotion. Not sure if it is because the basic feeling of humans towards love and devotion is the same. :-)
Rashmi:
Thank you so much! Glad that you liked this. :-)
Anand Loves u said
nice…….joseph…
music is there in ur heart.like the song,,,
keep singing….
gd luck….
anand
Sushanth Shankar said
Hi Jo!
Wonderful composition! Awesome orchestration and BGM by Rajith! As always lovely singing by Divya! Very good work Jo!!
Loved it! 5/5 from me and goes straight to my favs! :)
All the very best for your future endeavors!
- Sushanth
Joseph Thomas
said
Thank you Anand and Sushanth :-)
Sushane Shankar said
just one word…. BEAUTIFUL…. 5/5
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Ganesh D
said
Jo
Wonderful soothing ballad.
Great job.
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Vamsi Nadella said
Very Nice Jo!!! Very pleasant. The arrangement is very good. The starting flute bit takes you into the mood directly.
Divya: Excellent Rendition. The expression and feel were great. You have a lovely voice. Loved it.
I would like to hear a duet by You and Divya and nice soothing composition like this. I think that will be very good.
Superb Job!!!.
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Balamurali Balu
said
The prelude flute is very good. It really sets the stage for the following quality melody. Looks like you have really worked hard on the rhythm part. I like the variations in the rhythm – very dynamic. But, I felt the punches in beats were a little intense for this situation. Female vocals is very nice.
5/5 for this quality work!!
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Subbu
said
Hi Jo-This is classy stuff Sir……sounded like a movie song….Could ver well imagine all greenery and water of Kerala as I listened……I kinda second your friend,but the only risk is I doubt whether there are music lovers who will appreciate some quality stuff like this!!(outside)
BTW-Loved your write up……If you have seen the movie,‘That thing you do’…. directed by Tom Hanks……the rock band out there when they hear the song for the first time in the radio,I imagined you on the lead singers role !!!!awesome….you shd watch it….(otherwise not a very great movie)
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Joseph Thomas
said
Sushane: Thank you! :-)
Ganesh: Thanks buddy!
Vamsi: Thank you. The flute was played by Rinson, who used to play in Yesudas’s orchestra. Will definitely do a duet with Divya. :-)
Balu: Thanks a lot for the feedback!
Subramanian: Thanks Subbu! I think I have seen parts of that movie in Star Movies. It is always inspiring to see such movies. :-)
Jenefa
said
Jo…Absolutely beautiful composition!!
Wow…Divya has a mesmerizing voice! First time listening to her.Lovely lyrics!
My grandparents and inlaws live in Kanyakumari district,they speak mixed of malayalam and Tamil….so i can understand malayalam to some extent :)
Pls do more compositions! It was nice reading your write up as well :)
Jenefa :)
Joseph Thomas
said
Thank you Jenefa. :-)
Arun Nair said
Very good composition Jo! Really great! :)
Lyrics is really good and Divya’s voice is just amazing. Oru suggestion undu, I think Divya should have imparted bit more sad feel in her voice. And, yeah its all up to the Music Director how his song should come out! :) Orchestration is so soothing and fits the melody very well. Jo, What are you waiting for! Start Composing more extensively.(Don’t quit the job now itself ;) ) Best of luck buddy! :)
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Joseph Thomas
said
Thanks man :-) About the feel, Divya has sung as I envisioned it to be. Like I wrote with this post, the song doesn’t require too much sad feeling.
Divya Menon said
Thank you all for all your valuable comments and feedback. I am really thankful to Jo chetan for have invited me to sing this song. This is really a beautiful composition and it was a wonderful experience singing it. As all have mentioned I too feel Jo chetan should come up with more and more such compositions. Wishing him all luck and thanking you all once again for the support and love.
Regards Divya
Ramachchandran Selliah (ganesapillai) said
Hello Joseph & Divya,
Please post more songs…… You both don’t need any compliments as you are the Compliments. to Joseph for quiting the job, do listen to your inner-self and go for it. Others can only say what they think is good for you, but your innerself knows what is good for you.
You (both) should be much more happier then you first song, that was only in AIR but this one is heard all over the world… I am in Ireland…….
Kind Regards,
Ramachchandran
Joseph Thomas
said
Divya: Thanks to you for delivering this song with such melodic perfection. Thank you! :-)
Ramachandran: Thank you so much for your kind words. :-) No, I wasn’t seriously going about quitting the job to full time music. At least, not yet. :-) You are right about the music has no barriers or borders now. The power of Internet, what else to say! :-)
Krishnan N v said
Very Good composition and very good singing by Divya…Loved every bit of it…
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Joseph Thomas
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Thank you NVK. :-)
Kumar Srinivasan
said
Jo,
I loved this song – very beautiful tune and it sounds totally professional. Great work by all involved and Divya has sung it beautifully also.
-Kumar.
Joseph Thomas
said
Thank you Kumar.
Rohin said
Very nice package on the whole. Liked your voice very much. Keep it up. It gets added to my favorites.
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Joseph Thomas
said
Thank you Rohin!
Usha R said
Rombha nalla composition and good effort. Combination of good voice and flow. Ennum enna venum. Padindeirungo. 5/5 Happy new year.Thank you.
Joseph Thomas
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Thank you. :-) I have my mp3s uploaded at my 4shared page
Meena Menon said
good composition……
nice orchestration too……
flute piece in the beginning is very melodious……but i felt that it might have been original veena played at 3:5 to 3:15….
divya has done justice to the song…….
keep doing more….
god bless you
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Joseph Thomas
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Thanks Meena